Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Carlos Estrada #11576 Race: 2025 Boulderthon Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Perfect running weather with temperatures in the 50's to 70's and nice cloud cover

Consistent Start, Challenging Finish Carlos Estrada maintained a steady start in the 2025 Boulderthon marathon, keeping his pace at 8:36 min/mile for the first two miles. By mile 4, Carlos impressively improved his split pace to 5:10 min/mile, boosting his position among the competitors. This peak effort helped him reach a rank of 439 overall, climbing significantly from his initial position of 507. From mile 7 to 16, Carlos sustained a strong performance, averaging a pace close to 8:26 min/mile, maintaining a commendable position in both gender and division categories. However, miles 20 through 26 saw a noticeable drop in pace, peaking at 20:19 min/mile in mile 25. This final stretch saw a decrease in his overall standing, concluding with an overall position of 988. Consistent pacing and energy reserve management in future races may help Carlos improve his endurance during the later stages for an even stronger finish.